Golden Shrimp and Herb Phyllo Cups
Crispy phyllo cups filled with a creamy, herbaceous shrimp mixture, enhanced with lemon and turmeric, making a delightful appetizer.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Skillet
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Oven
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Phyllo Dough thawed
- Unsalted Butter melted
- Olive Oil Spray
- Shrimp fresh or frozen (thawed), peeled, deveined, and chopped
- Olive Oil
- Shallots finely minced
- Garlic minced
- Fresh Dill chopped
- Fresh Chives chopped
- Fresh Parsley chopped
- Cream Cheese softened
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Dijon Mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes pinch, optional
- Turmeric a touch
Instructions
Prepare the Phyllo Cups
- Preheat the oven as specified on the phyllo dough package. Layer 3-4 phyllo sheets, brushing each lightly with melted butter or olive oil spray, then cut into squares and gently press into a mini muffin tin. Bake until golden and crispy, then allow to cool slightly in the tins before removing.
Sauté the Golden Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté finely minced shallots until soft, followed by minced garlic for one minute. Add the chopped shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then stir in turmeric and optional red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Prepare the Herbaceous Filling
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, mixing until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped fresh dill, chives, and parsley, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Marry the Flavors
- Once the cooked shrimp is thoroughly cooled, gently fold it into the prepared herb and cream cheese mixture.
Fill and Serve
- Spoon or pipe the flavorful filling into the cooled phyllo cups. Garnish each cup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a small piece of cooked shrimp before serving.
Notes
Keep unused phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out while you work. Ensure both the phyllo cups and cooked shrimp are cooled completely before combining with the cream cheese mixture to prevent melting and maintain texture. These phyllo cups can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated; add garnish just before serving.